Belai - Kurwai, Vidisha

Belai is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Talapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belai is 481062. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.83 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Belai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Belai

According to the 2011 Census, Belai village had a total population of 303 people, including 160 males and 143 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.37%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Belai

Belai is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Belai

Belai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Belai is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Belai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Belai village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Belai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Belai village are given below:

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